M&E Site Manager - NG Person ESSENTIAL

Search Consultancy Ltd; Little Wymondley; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to £500/day CIS

Long-term, ongoing contract

National Grid substation project

Site-based M&E delivery role

Job summary

We are recruiting an experienced M&E Site Manager to oversee mechanical and electrical works on a National Grid substation project at Wymondley. The role involves coordinating site activities, managing subcontractors and ensuring health and safety standards are met.

The successful candidate will oversee M&E packages in a high-voltage environment, read technical drawings, and deliver works in line with project specs and National Grid procedures.

Qualifications

• Hold National Grid Person ticket (essential).
• SMSTS certificate (essential).
• Relevant mechanical and/or electrical qualifications.
• Valid CSCS card or CCNSG Safety Passport.
• Proven experience managing M&E works on substations/high-voltage projects.
• Knowledge of RAMS, permits to work and quality procedures.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors and site teams.
• Ability to read technical drawings and project documents.
• Strong communication, organisational and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate day-to-day mechanical and electrical site activities within a National Grid substation environment.
• Oversee the installation, inspection, testing and commissioning of M&E systems and associated substation equipment.
• Coordinate subcontractors, site operatives, engineers and specialist installation teams to ensure works are completed safely and efficiently.
• Ensure all activities comply with National Grid safety rules, site procedures, permits to work and relevant electrical safety requirements.
• Monitor project progress against the construction programme, identifying potential delays and implementing corrective actions where required.
• Review RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements) and ensure all site personnel understand and follow approved working procedures.
• Conduct site inspections, toolbox talks, safety briefings and regular progress meetings.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, environmental compliance and quality throughout the project.
• Liaise with the Project Manager, Construction Manager, engineers and client representatives to coordinate interfaces between M&E, civils and other construction packages.

Skills

National Grid ticket

SMSTS

Strong communication

Leadership

Reading drawings

RAMS understanding

Education

Mechanical qualification

Electrical qualification

Job description

M&E Site Manager - National Grid Person ESSENTIAL
Location: Wymondley Substation, Hertfordshire, SG4 7HX.
Rate: Up to 500 per day
Payment Type: CIS
Contract: Long-term, ongoing work
Start Date: ASAP

Job Description

We are currently recruiting an experienced M&E Site Manager to oversee mechanical and electrical works on a National Grid substation project at Wymondley.

This is an excellent opportunity for a suitably qualified Site Manager with experience delivering M&E packages within high-voltage substation or wider power infrastructure environments. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating site activities, managing subcontractors and operatives, maintaining high standards of health and safety, and ensuring works are delivered in line with project specifications, programme requirements and National Grid procedures.

The role offers a competitive rate of up to 500 per day CIS, with long-term, ongoing work available for the right candidate.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate day-to-day mechanical and electrical site activities within a National Grid substation environment.
• Oversee the installation, inspection, testing and commissioning of M&E systems and associated substation equipment.
• Coordinate subcontractors, site operatives, engineers and specialist installation teams to ensure works are completed safely and efficiently.
• Ensure all activities comply with National Grid safety rules, site procedures, permits to work and relevant electrical safety requirements.
• Monitor project progress against the construction programme, identifying potential delays and implementing corrective actions where required.
• Review RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements) and ensure all site personnel understand and follow approved working procedures.
• Conduct site inspections, toolbox talks, safety briefings and regular progress meetings.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, environmental compliance and quality throughout the project.
• Liaise with the Project Manager, Construction Manager, engineers and client representatives to coordinate interfaces between M&E, civils and other construction packages.
• Monitor workmanship and ensure installations meet project specifications, drawings, quality standards and inspection requirements.
• Manage site documentation, including daily reports, progress updates, inspection records and relevant quality documentation.
• Identify and resolve technical or operational issues, escalating concerns where necessary.
• Ensure materials, equipment, labour and specialist subcontractors are appropriately coordinated to support programme delivery.
• Support testing, commissioning, handover and close-out activities as required.

Essential Requirements

• National Grid Person ticket - Essential.
• SMSTS - Essential.
• Relevant mechanical and/or electrical qualifications.
• Valid CSCS card or CCNSG Safety Passport.
• Proven experience managing M&E works on substation, high-voltage, power infrastructure or similar industrial projects.
• Strong understanding of site health and safety, RAMS, permits to work and construction quality procedures.
• Previous experience coordinating subcontractors, site teams and specialist installation activities.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications and project documentation.
• Strong communication, organisational and leadership skills.

What's on Offer?

• Up to 500 per day CIS.
• Long-term, ongoing contract.
• Opportunity to work on a major National Grid substation project.
• A site-based management role with responsibility for coordinating M&E delivery.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age